Around the Region: Road improvements moving forward in Baker County

Thursday

Oct 31, 2013 at 7:41 PM

The Baker County Commission has approved several road projects to be started in the near future. The commission voted to begin stream-bed and side-ditch repair on Baker 23A as well as erosion repair on the bridge over the Little St. Marys River on Baker 23C. Both will be funded with FEMA grants due to Tropical Storm Debby. In addition, the commission also gave the go-ahead for resurfacing Baker 124 and guardrail repair on Baker 125.

CLAY

Goldbold earns Farm Bureau honorThomas Jesse Goldbold Sr. received the Florida Farm Bureau's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, at the organization's annual meeting Oct. 23 in Ponte Vedra Beach. The award honors agriculturalists for their contributions to the state. It also symbolizes the recognition and appreciation of his peers. A fulltime farmer, Godbold served as Clay County agricultural extension agent for many years. He has been involved with 4-H, the Clay County Agricultural Fair, Florida Farm Bureau, Clay County Cattleman's Association, St. Johns Water Management District and many other organizations.

HILLIARD

Timberfest is Nov. 9Timberfest is coming to Hilliard Saturday, Nov. 9. Along with wood cutting and loading competitions, there will be a classic car show, 5K race, live entertainment and a veterans appreciation ceremony. The event will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Hilliard Airpark, 37776 Eastwood Road. For more, call (904) 845-3555 or go to townofhilliard.com.

NASSAU COUNTY

Fernandina vote on redevelopmentFernandina Beach residents will decide whether to expand the possible reach of Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs) on the Nov. 5 ballot. CRAs are areas designated by the local agency, in this case the city commission and its advisory board, as in need of some sort of revitalization. All of the projects are locally funded. As the law now reads, CRAs can make up no more than 2 percent of the total land value inside city limits.

YULEE

Nassau County Commission holds evaluating committee hearingThe evaluating committee will hear oral presentations by companies and conduct evaluation for the continuing contract for engineering services for solid waste and other related facilities in Nassau County. The meeting runs from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday in the commission chambers at 96135 Nassau Place in Yulee.

BEACHES

Taste of Market to aid food projectsThe Beaches Local Food Network will host its Taste of the Market fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 10, an evening of farm-fresh food with craft beer pairings, a silent auction and live music by Robin and Matt Soergel. It begins at 5 p.m. at Sliders, 218 First St., Neptune Beach. Tickets are $50 at www.beacheslocalfoodnetwork.org. Proceeds go to support the network's Children's Garden, Beaches Organic Community Garden and the Beaches Green Market.

ST. JOHNS

Palencia school energy-efficientPalencia Elementary School has achieved Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design silver certification for meeting strict standards in the areas of water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation in design and regional priorities. The certification acknowledges the St. Johns County School District's performance in designing and building sustainable and energy-efficient facilities, which save on energy costs.

ST. JOHNS

Character Counts! event coming upRegistration is underway for the second annual Character Counts! Six Pillars 6K/3K Run/Walk, which will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Palencia Elementary School, 355 Palencia Village Drive, St. Augustine. Entry fees range from $15 to $30. Go to racesmith.com/register/charactercounts.html.

ST. JOHNS

Want to coach youth basketball?Parents interested in becoming a youth basketball coach for the 2013-14 St. Johns County Recreation and Parks Department Youth Basketball season should contact Jamie Baccari, recreation supervisor, at (904) 209-0377 or Jbaccari@sjcfl.us. All volunteers must pass a background check to be approved as a volunteer.

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